Snowmen make a fun and happy decoration for Christmas – and even for the month or two after! Those smiling snowmen faces all wrapped up in a scarf or hat just bring on the happy cozy vibes for your home. … Read More...
12 Last Minute Christmas Card Ideas
Are you still looking to send out heartfelt greetings this festive season? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered with 12 enchanting last-minute Christmas card ideas that seamlessly blend creativity and simplicity. Dive into the joy of crafting with stamps and … Read More...
Get Started on Stash Busting with Ziggy Triangle
I think that many knitters have as a new year’s resolution or goal to use more of their stash whenever a new year rolls around. I say pretty much every year that I’m not going to buy more yarn (unless, … Read More...
Christmas Sensory Activities for Kids
Christmas time is a great time for sensory activities for kids. They’re likely to be home from school more than usual, and I always found sensory things a great way to fill some time so I could get a little … Read More...
16 Shawl Mosaic Crochet Patterns
Mosaic crochet is a technique that uses slip stitches to create a mosaic-like pattern. It is worked in rows, with each row consisting of just one color at a time. The result is a colorful and graphic design that is … Read More...
Book Review – Amigurumi Flower Babies: 12 mini flower dolls to crochet
In Amigurumi Flower Babies, 
you will find a collection of 12 unique and adorable flower-inspired mini dolls to crochet. Each project is designed to be beginner-friendly, with simple techniques and stitches that are clearly illustrated with step-by-step instructions. The book … Read More...
6 FREE Christmas Floral Coloring Pages
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the Holidays and relax inside, maybe by the fire with a hot beverage and spent some time coloring in some coloring pages. Here are 6 different Christmas, Winter and Holiday themed … Read More...
Knit a Snowman by Hand or with a Circular Knitting Machine
A little while back I got a 40 peg Sentro circular knitting machine
, and while I haven’t used it that much, I am trying to use it more often and learn a bit more about what it can do.… Read More...
Easy DIY Christmas Platter Plate That Your Guests Will LOVE
Peppermint Candy Christmas Platter
Heat an oven to 350 degrees.
Prepare your pan by lining it with parchment paper or use a springform pan or round tin for a round tray. Ensure that your cookie tray or pan has edges … Read More...
Knitting Pattern – Baby Cardigan
Design No 5218 is a baby cardigan pattern that can be knit in either a round or v-neck style. The Sirdar pattern uses Snuggly Baby Bamboo yarn, which is a natural fiber yarn that is perfect for keeping babies cool … Read More...
Gingerbread December Daily Mini Scrapbook Album
A very popular trend in scrapbooking during the Holidays is December Daily. You can create pages or mini albums ahead of time with a section for each day in the month of December to add photos and/or journaling for quick … Read More...
Christmas Themed Math Activities
If we can do Christmas themed language arts activities, we can do Christmas math, too.
Kindergarten Worksheets and Games has a bunch of printable math worksheets for younger kids, including skip counting, greater than/less than, I-spy with counting and more, … Read More...
Stitch All Kinds of Samplers from Long Dog Sampler
I keep picking cross stitch designers to feature at random from a list that I found online a while ago (with a few Etsy shops that I like thrown in) and it seems like most of them make lots of … Read More...
Christmas And Winter Embroidery Patterns (De-ann Black Embroidery Patterns
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his book has over 60 embroidery patterns with Christmas and winter themes. A winterhouse cottage, robins, a snowy owl, and a plethora of winter flowers — snowdrops, snowbells, camellia, peony, viola, pansies, iris, winter cherry, whitework heather, pink daphne, … Read More...
When The Size Of Your Wreath Really Matters!
Looking to make a statement with your holiday decor? Let’s go BIG this Christmas by creating a giant wreath using a surprising base – a POOL NOODLE!
Why a Giant Wreath?
Size matters, especially during the holidays! A giant wreath … Read More...
Willows Baby Cocoon – Free Crochet Pattern
The Red Heart Willow’s Cocoon is particularly popular due to the use of super bulky-weight yarn, which is soft to the touch and crochets quickly, making it an easy and fast project to make. The yarn used is also soft … Read More...
6 FREE Merry Christmas Sentiments
Whether you are creating handmade cards, scrapbook layouts, home decor projects or gift tags for Christmas these sentiments are sure to come in handy. There are 6 different “Merry Christmas” phrases in several different style that will work on just … Read More...
Knit Some Slippers in 2 Hours For Last Minute Gifts
In the midst of the holiday rush there is always a few gifts we forget. Tthese slippers become more than just a practical accessory—they become a symbol of the care and attention you put into creating meaningful moment and no … Read More...
Twisted Lace Headband Knitting Pattern
Change up your headband knitting routine with this fun lacy headband knitting pattern. I tend to knit headbands in stockinette or garter stitch pretty much exclusively, but sometimes it’s fun to throw in a different stitch pattern every now and … Read More...
Hat Knitting Patterns Using Sock Yarn
I’ve spent a lot of time this year sharing patterns you can make with sock yarn that isn’t socks. We’ve covered gloves, mittens, cowls and shawls, most of which you can make with a single skein of … Read More...